Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-history" theme.

In the Joseon Dynasty period, the kingdom was enveloped in a political maelstrom. Cheo Seon was born as a posthumous child and separated from his mother immediately. When he meets So Hwa, the daughter of a powerful noble, he falls in love with her immediately. He voluntarily becomes a eunuch to be close to So Hwa. Entering the royal palace, he sees King Sung Jong and So Hwa spend their first night together. He becomes So Hwa's loyal protector. As the political battles rage on among the courtesans and wives in the palace, So Hwa is chosen by the king to be his queen and Cheo Seon vows to be her loyal servant. But So Hwa is eventually dethroned as the queen and leaves the palace in disgrace. Cheo Seon helplessly watches these events unfold and he secretly helps So Hwa. But in a cruel twist of fate, he is the one chosen to execute So Hwa's death sentence by serving her a bowlful of poison. After So Hwa dies, he looks after her son King Yeon San as if he were his own son.

Caligula follows the rise and fall of Emperor Caligula, who indulges in sadistic and perverse acts of violence and debauchery. The film showcases the decadence and brutality of the Roman Empire, including Caligula's incestuous relationships, sexual violence, and abuse of power.

The Royal Exchange is a movie set in the 18th-century royal court of France, specifically focusing on the political alliances, scandals, and intrigues surrounding the characters. The story follows the life of the king, his heir, and the various individuals in the palace. It explores themes of power, monarchy, love, and betrayal. Based on historical events, the movie showcases the lavish lifestyle, the court etiquette, and the complex relationships between the characters.

A docu-drama about Italy's fascist regime leader Benito Mussolini.

Becket is a historical drama based on the true story of King Henry II and his close friend and confidant, Thomas Becket. The film explores their complicated relationship as Becket rises to power and becomes the Archbishop of Canterbury, challenging the control and authority of the king. It delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, friendship, and the struggle between religious and political power.

Drama centering around the life at the court of Louis XIV and the role of the Marquise de Maintenon.

Set in the 18th century during the Joseon Dynasty, The Throne tells the story of the conflicts within the royal family, particularly between the King and his Crown Prince. The movie explores themes of power, succession, family conflict, and the consequences of decisions made by those in positions of authority. The story is based on true events and provides a glimpse into the history of Chosun Dynasty Korea.

Live and Become tells the story of an Ethiopian boy who is taken to Israel as a refugee during the famine in Ethiopia. To survive, he assumes the identity of a Jewish orphan and faces challenges of adapting to a new culture and dealing with his past traumas.

Captain Blood tells the story of Peter Blood, a nobleman who is wrongly accused of treason and sold into slavery. He escapes and becomes a notorious pirate, seeking revenge against those who wronged him.

Boudica is a historical drama film that tells the story of Boudica, a Celtic queen who leads a rebellion against the Roman Empire in 1st-century Britain. After her husband is killed and she is subjected to humiliation by the Romans, Boudica gathers an army of Celtic warriors and seeks revenge on the Roman invaders. Through guerilla warfare and strategic battles, she fights for the freedom of her people and becomes a symbol of resistance against the Roman Empire.

Difficult Years (1948) follows the story of a widow in Italy as she navigates the political and social challenges of the pre-war and war years. It explores themes of moral cowardice, political activism, and the fall of fascism.

In post-war Vienna, a ballet dancer finds herself caught in the midst of Cold War espionage as she forms a romantic connection with an Englishman. Amidst the political tension and threats of dismissal, they must navigate the dangerous world of subversive activities and betrayal.

Kenau is a costume drama based on the true story of a strong-willed businesswoman who becomes a female warrior and leads a rebellion against the oppressive Spanish Empire during the 16th-century. Set in the year 1572, amidst the Protestant Reformation, the film explores themes of good versus evil, the birth of a nation, and the courage of women in combat.

This big-budget historical epic from acclaimed Egyptian director Youssef Chahine features a crazed turn by Patrice Chereau as Napoleon Bonaparte. The film, an Egyptian-French co-production, deals with Napoleon's occupation of Alexandria and its effect on a typical Egyptian family. Michel Piccoli leads the cast as a general in Napoleon's army who tentatively befriends a local poet.

In the Name of the Pope King is a drama film set in Rome in 1867. It tells the story of a young rebel and a Catholic priest who form an unlikely bond. The film explores themes of rebellion, religion, and the separation of church and state. As they navigate their complex relationship, they face challenges from both society and their own personal beliefs.

A historical drama depicting the rise to power of King Louis XIV of France and his transformation of the country into an absolute monarchy.

Honorin is the simple and naive stage manager of a traveling theatre troupe, whose one ambition is to once play the role of the cavalier in the opera "Francis I, or the Loves of the Beautiful Ferroniere". A hypnotist puts him to sleep and in his dreams he is transplanted to the days of the Renaissance. There, among other items, he is made a Duke by Henri VIII, fights a duel and survives a series of medieval tortures, while also bestowing some 20th century blessings on the court of Francis I.

The Battle of Austerlitz is a historical drama film that depicts one of Napoleon's greatest victories in 1805 against the combined forces of Austria and Russia.

During World War II, a group of bomber pilots in the Royal Air Force must navigate the dangers of war and reliance on teamwork to carry out bombing raids.

16th century ruler King Philip II of Spain maneuvers within a court of deceit and betrayal